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X417 CEN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,553 mi
Last recorded125,553 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 125,553 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 125,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,059 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,171 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise slight play nearside inner trackrod end

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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X417 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X417 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X417 CEN?

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What year was X417 CEN registered?

X417 CEN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X417 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X417 CEN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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